Peter Kalan, the chief executive officer of CSG International, has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year, following 19 years of service with the company. CSG veteran Bret Griess, the current president and chief operating officer, has been named to succeed Kalan as president and chief executive of the company, effective 1 January 2016. In addition, Griess will be appointed to the Board on the same date.
Griess, 47, has served in various senior and executive management roles with CSG for more than 19 years. In his current capacity, he oversees the company’s global sales, operations and delivery, client relationships, product development and management. Prior to this role, he held a variety of positions in operations and information technology, including chief operating officer.
Kalan, 56, has served as CSG’s chief executive officer and president since December 2007. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Kalan served in a variety of roles including corporate development and chief financial officer.
“On behalf of the CSG Board of Directors, I am extremely grateful to Peter for his outstanding leadership,” said Don Reed, the chairman of CSG’s Board of Directors. “Under Peter’s leadership, CSG has become the leading business support solutions provider in the North American cable and satellite markets, expanded our presence internationally, invested in next generation solutions aimed at the changing video landscape and groomed the next generation of CSG leaders to build upon this legacy. Bret’s appointment as chief executive officer by the board is the result of a robust succession planning process and the confidence that we have in this management team to continue to drive long-term shareholder value as has been done under Peter’s leadership.”
Kalan added: “I am honored to have worked with such a committed and dedicated group of employees. Over the years, I’m very proud of the work that we have done to enable our clients to compete in an extremely challenging and dynamic environment. This could not have been accomplished without an active and engaged board of directors and a highly qualified and talented executive team. Bret and his teams have played an integral role towards transforming our company into a trusted partner to the world’s leading communications providers. I am leaving the company in good hands with Bret and this broad and deep bench of experienced leaders within the company.”
